1 Kings 20:4

Translations

Modern

And the king of Israel replied, “Just as you say, my lord the king: I am yours, along with all that I have.”

Traditional

And the king of Israel answered and said, My lord, O king, according to thy saying, I am thine, and all that I have.

Literal

And the king of Israel answered and said, “According to your word, My lord, the king, unto you are I and all that I have.”

Latin

Responditque rex Israël: Juxta verbum tuum, domine mi rex, tuus sum ego, et omnia mea.

Original

Hebrew

English

And the king of Israel replied, “Just as you say, my lord the king: I am yours, along with all that I have.”

Notes

1 Kings 20:2–4

Ben-hadad's first group of messengers demanded that Israel surrender its treasures and people. Ahab agreed, wanting peace no matter the cost. He was willing to give up royal treasures and even his family to avoid a bloody war with a powerful enemy.

Theme notes and profiles

Ahab Arameans Jezebel

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Judges 15:11–13
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People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Ahab (King) Kings, Books of First and Second Samaria

Topics

Ambassadors: Benhadad to Ahab Ancient Samaria: Samaria the Capital of Besieged by Benhadad Flattery by Ahab Syria: Benhadad King of, Besieged Samaria

1 Kings 20:4

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